🌵 Sedona Events – August 2026
🎉 Early August
🎨 1st Friday in the Galleries
📅 August 7, 2026
📍 Tlaquepaque Arts & Crafts Village & Uptown galleries
Sedona’s monthly art walk featuring extended hours, artist receptions, wine tastings, and live music—ideal for a relaxed summer evening.
🎶 Sedona Summer Music Series
📅 Early August weekends
📍 Outdoor venues & resorts
Live performances continue across Sedona with local bands and touring artists, typically scheduled for cooler evening hours.
🎨 Mid-August
🎬 Sedona International Film Festival – Summer Series
📅 Select dates throughout August 2026
📍 Mary D. Fisher Theatre & Alice Gill-Sheldon Theatre
A mix of independent films, documentaries, and special screenings in intimate theater settings.
🖼️ Sedona Arts Center Summer Workshops
📅 Ongoing throughout August
📍 Sedona Arts Center
Hands-on creative classes including painting, ceramics, and photography—great indoor options during warmer weather.
🛍️ Sedona Summer Sidewalk Sales
📅 Mid-August (typical timing)
📍 Uptown Sedona & local shopping districts
Seasonal sales and promotions at boutiques, galleries, and local shops—good for browsing and deals.
🏜️ Late August
🌌 Sedona Stargazing & Night Sky Tours
📅 Late August (best on clear nights)
📍 Red Rock State Park & surrounding areas
Guided stargazing events with telescopes and astronomy insights—Sedona’s dark skies remain a major draw.
🌄 Monsoon Season Photography Tours
📅 Late August (peak monsoon visuals)
📍 Red Rock scenic viewpoints
Dramatic cloud formations and lightning in the distance create excellent conditions for photography tours.
🧘♀️ Evening Yoga & Wellness Events
📅 Late August (ongoing)
📍 Vortex sites & wellness centers
Cooler evening sessions featuring yoga, meditation, and sound healing experiences.
🌎 Other Recurring / Pop-Up Experiences (All Month)
- 🌅 Sunrise hikes and guided nature walks
- 🚙 Jeep tours and off-road adventures
- 🎵 Live music at restaurants and resorts
- 🍷 Wine tasting in nearby Verde Valley
- 🎨 Artisan markets and pop-up vendors
🧭 Quick Highlights
- Best cultural event: 1st Friday Gallery Walk (August 7)
- Best shopping: Summer Sidewalk Sales
- Best nighttime activity: Stargazing tours
- Best seasonal vibe: Monsoon photography opportunities
🌵 Sedona Events – September 2026
🎉 Early September
🎨 1st Friday in the Galleries
📅 September 4, 2026
📍 Tlaquepaque Arts & Crafts Village & Uptown galleries
Sedona’s monthly art walk featuring extended gallery hours, artist receptions, wine tastings, and live music—an easy and popular way to experience the local art scene.
Labor Day Weekend Events
📅 September 5–7, 2026
📍 Posse Grounds Park & across Sedona
A busy holiday weekend featuring:
- Live music and outdoor entertainment
- Special resort and restaurant events
- Guided hikes and Jeep tours
- Nearby community festivals in the Verde Valley
🎨 Mid-September
🎬 Sedona International Film Festival – Fall Screenings
📅 Select dates throughout September 2026
📍 Mary D. Fisher Theatre & Alice Gill-Sheldon Theatre
Independent films, documentaries, and special cultural screenings continue into the fall season in intimate theater settings.
🖼️ Sedona Arts Center Fall Workshops Begin
📅 Mid–late September 2026
📍 Sedona Arts Center
Seasonal transition into fall programming with new classes in painting, sculpture, photography, and mixed media.
🍷 Verde Valley Wine Harvest Season Events
📅 Mid–late September 2026
📍 Verde Valley (near Sedona)
Harvest season begins in Arizona wine country with tastings, vineyard tours, and special pairing dinners—one of the best times of year for wine lovers.
🏜️ Late September
🌌 Sedona Dark Sky Stargazing Events
📅 Late September (clear nights)
📍 Red Rock State Park & surrounding viewpoints
Guided astronomy sessions highlighting Sedona’s internationally recognized dark skies—ideal conditions as summer haze clears.
🌄 Fall Equinox Celebrations
📅 Around September 22, 2026
📍 Vortex sites & wellness centers
Spiritual and wellness gatherings marking the seasonal shift, including yoga sessions, meditation circles, and sunrise ceremonies.
🚶♀️ Peak Hiking Season Kickoff Events
📅 Late September 2026
📍 Sedona trail systems (Cathedral Rock, Bell Rock, etc.)
As temperatures cool, guided hikes and outdoor adventure programs ramp up, making this one of the best months for exploring Sedona’s red rock landscape.
🌎 Other Recurring / Pop-Up Experiences (All Month)
- 🎵 Live music at patios, resorts, and local venues
- 🚙 Jeep tours and off-road adventures (prime season begins)
- 🧘 Yoga, sound baths, and wellness retreats
- 🎨 Artisan markets and outdoor craft fairs
- 🌅 Sunrise and sunset photography tours
🧭 Quick Highlights
- Best cultural event: 1st Friday Gallery Walk (Sept 4)
- Best travel weekend: Labor Day Weekend (Sept 5–7)
- Best seasonal experience: Fall Equinox gatherings
- Best overall activity month improvement: Hiking season fully returns
🌵 Sedona Events – October 2026
🎉 Early October
🎨 1st Friday in the Galleries
📅 October 2, 2026
📍 Tlaquepaque Arts & Crafts Village & Uptown galleries
Sedona’s monthly art walk with extended gallery hours, artist receptions, wine, and live music—one of the most popular recurring cultural evenings.
🎨 Sedona Arts Festival (Annual Fall Event)
📅 Early October 2026 (typical timing)
📍 Sedona Cultural Park area (varies by year)
A major juried fine arts festival featuring regional and national artists, live demonstrations, food vendors, and live music.
🎨 Mid-October
🎬 Sedona International Film Festival – Fall Screenings
📅 Select dates throughout October 2026
📍 Mary D. Fisher Theatre & Alice Gill-Sheldon Theatre
Independent films, documentaries, and special screenings continue through the fall season in intimate theater settings.
🍷 Verde Valley Wine Harvest Events
📅 Ongoing through October 2026
📍 Verde Valley (near Sedona)
Peak harvest season with vineyard tours, wine tastings, live music, and pairing dinners—one of the best months for wine lovers.
🎃 Halloween Season Events & Haunted Happenings
📅 Late October 2026
📍 Uptown Sedona & surrounding areas
Local Halloween celebrations including costume events, themed dinners, ghost tours, and family-friendly fall activities.
🏜️ Late October
🌌 Fall Stargazing Season
📅 Late October 2026
📍 Red Rock State Park & surrounding viewpoints
Cooler, clearer skies make this one of the best months for guided astronomy tours and night sky photography.
🚶♀️ Peak Hiking Season Events
📅 Entire month of October 2026
📍 Sedona trail systems (Cathedral Rock, Bell Rock, etc.)
Ideal hiking weather brings guided hikes, photography tours, and outdoor adventure programs.
🌎 Other Recurring / Pop-Up Experiences (All Month)
- 🎵 Live music at resorts, patios, and restaurants
- 🚙 Jeep tours and off-road adventures
- 🧘 Yoga, sound baths, and wellness retreats
- 🎨 Artisan markets and pop-up fairs
- 🌄 Sunrise and sunset photography tours
🌵 Sedona Events – November 2026
🎉 Early November
🎨 1st Friday in the Galleries
📅 November 6, 2026
📍 Tlaquepaque Arts & Crafts Village & Uptown galleries
Monthly art walk featuring gallery openings, wine tastings, and live music in a relaxed evening setting.
🎬 Sedona International Film Festival – Fall Series
📅 Select dates throughout November 2026
📍 Mary D. Fisher Theatre & Alice Gill-Sheldon Theatre
Continuing screenings of indie films and documentaries in Sedona’s year-round film program.
🎨 Mid-November
🧘♀️ Pre-Holiday Wellness Retreats
📅 Mid-November 2026
📍 Sedona wellness centers & vortex sites
Yoga, meditation, and sound healing events designed for relaxation before the busy holiday season.
🍷 Fall Wine & Dine Experiences
📅 Throughout November 2026
📍 Verde Valley wineries
Seasonal tastings and chef-driven pairing dinners in Arizona wine country.
🏜️ Late November
🦃 Thanksgiving Weekend Events
📅 November 26–29, 2026
📍 Posse Grounds Park & resorts across Sedona
A popular travel weekend featuring:
- Thanksgiving brunches and dinners
- Resort wellness packages
- Guided hikes and Jeep tours
- Local artisan markets
✨ Holiday Season Kickoff (Tree Lightings & Displays)
📅 Late November 2026
📍 Uptown Sedona & resort areas
Early holiday celebrations begin with lights, music, and community gatherings.
🌎 Other Recurring / Pop-Up Experiences (All Month)
- 🌄 Sunrise hiking tours
- 🚙 Jeep and canyon adventures
- 🎵 Live acoustic music at venues
- 🧘 Wellness workshops and retreats
- 🎨 Artisan fairs and gallery events
🌵 Sedona Events – December 2026
🎉 Early December
🎨 1st Friday in the Galleries
📅 December 4, 2026
📍 Tlaquepaque Arts & Crafts Village & Uptown galleries
Holiday-themed gallery walk with seasonal décor, music, wine, and festive shopping.
🎄 Sedona Tree Lighting Ceremony
📅 Early December 2026 (typical timing)
📍 Uptown Sedona (varies by year)
Community celebration marking the start of the holiday season with lights, performances, and family activities.
🎨 Mid-December
🎬 Holiday Film Screenings
📅 Throughout December 2026
📍 Mary D. Fisher Theatre & Alice Gill-Sheldon Theatre
Seasonal film programming featuring holiday classics, indie films, and special screenings.
🧘 Winter Solstice Wellness Events
📅 Around December 20–21, 2026
📍 Vortex sites & wellness centers
Meditation, yoga, and spiritual gatherings marking the shortest day of the year.
🏜️ Late December
✨ Red Rock Fantasy Holiday Light Display
📅 Entire month of December 2026
📍 Posse Grounds Park
A large drive-through and walk-through holiday light display featuring festive scenes, music, and seasonal decorations.
🎆 New Year’s Eve Celebrations
📅 December 31, 2026
📍 Resorts, restaurants & Uptown Sedona
Dining events, live music, and small-scale celebrations leading into the New Year (Sedona typically avoids large fireworks due to dark sky protections).
🌎 Other Recurring / Pop-Up Experiences (All Month)
- 🎄 Holiday shopping at local galleries and boutiques
- 🌄 Winter hiking (mild daytime conditions)
- 🚙 Scenic Jeep tours (especially popular in cool weather)
- 🍷 Cozy wine tasting experiences in nearby Verde Valley
- 🧘 Indoor wellness retreats and sound baths
🧭 Quick Highlights
- Best cultural month: October (arts + harvest season)
- Best holiday experience: December (lights + festivals)
- Best travel weekend: Thanksgiving in November
- Best outdoor season peak: October–November hiking window
